Dubai Municipality - Pocket sized Contact Card
On display at the Dubai Municipality office in Deira, this business card / pocket sized card contains their Contact Center numbers and contact numbers of all their branches throughout Dubai:
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Dubai Creek Extension
A 13 kilometre extension to Dubai Creek, which will more than double its length, was approved yesterday by the Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. It will run from Ras Al Khor, which is the wetland at the end of the natural Creek, into the Gulf at Jumeirah, giving it two outlets to the sea. [more]
40% of INET blocked :-( in U.A.E. and i need a HQ :-)
According to media luminary Al SAbdul Latif ayegh:
“The internet blockage rate [of unwanted material] in the UAE has reached 40 per cent that is among the highest in the world.”
Al Sayegh’s remarks came at a conference on Emirates Media Freedom at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi.
Not really something for the nation to be proud of, is it?
Oops wrong picture
Sunday, March 11, 2007
Metro wishes to unreservedly apologise for the mistake in Friday's paper where a photograph of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum was published in an article on page 21 about Guantánamo prisoners (more over here)
Mc Donald's not welcome in U.A.E. ?
"LONDON - Prince Charles suggested Tuesday on a visit to the United Arab Emirates that banning McDonald's fast food was crucial for improving people's diets, a British news agency reported.
Charles made the comments while visiting the Imperial College London Diabetes Center in Abu Dhabi for the launch of a public health campaign, The Press Association reported.
"Have you got anywhere with McDonald's? Have you tried getting it banned? That's the key," Charles was quoted as asking one of the center's nutritionists.
A McDonald's spokesman, Nick Hindle, called the remark disappointing. He said other members of the royal family "have probably got a more up-to-date picture of us," alluding to reports that Charles' son, Prince Harry, was spotted eating a chicken burger at McDonald's in 2005."
see news.yahoo.com
UAE releases cancer vaccine
The UAE is the first country in the Middle East to release the HPV (Human Papilloma virus) vaccination “Gardasil” according to Dubai Health News. It protects against the two strains of HPV that are responsible for approximately 70% of Cervical cancer cases in women. According to UAE’s Cancer Registry Program, the annual average of the reported cervical cancer cases has tripled in 2005 when compared with that from 1998-2004.
Gardasil has come under attack in the USA as religious and parent groups resist mandated vaccinations of young girls. Meanwhile, in Australia where the vaccine was developed, the government is planning on spending over $436 million on programmes to vaccinate young girls with an ongoing cost of under $50 million per year.
The UAE’s Ministry of Health has approved the vaccine and it is available now, though no government subsidies are offered. The treatment consists of 3 injections over a 6 month period with a total cost of approximately 1860 dirhams and is available through most GP's and medical centres.
dubai police salary rising
Congratulations for police staff for the new salary raise.
Lieutenant -General 69,000 AED
Brigadier General 54,800 AED
Brigadier 45,500 AED
Colonel 40,000 AED
Lieutenant Colonel 35,000 AED
Major 29,500 AED
Captain 25,000 AED
First Lieutenant 22,000 AED
lieutenant 20,000 AED
Senior managers allowance but the percentage hasn't been mentioned
Tickets allowance between 2,000 to 55,000 AED annually depending on the rank
Cars allowance between 200,000 to 350,000 AED for senior managerial ranks
Work environment allowance between 0% to 40% of the basic salary (which is 50% of the total salary)
Lower ranks get between 6,500 to14,800 AED
Hosni no Likey Free Speechy
GULF NEWS reported yesterday that an Egyptian Blogger was tossed in jail for calling Hosni Mubarak a "dictator."
Personally, if it were me I would have removed the "tator" syllable -- but then again -- I'm not particularly known for my social graces...
Personally, if it were me I would have removed the "tator" syllable -- but then again -- I'm not particularly known for my social graces...
Ferrari Theme Park in Abu Dhabi
Price Tag 450M €. Scheduled to open in 2009. 24 attractions, including a G-Force Tower of 70m. Also a lot of the ferrari shares are disappearing in the Dubai Hands.
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A Ferrari theme park? This sounds rather naff...
We've already seen Ferrari's licensing skills produce a range of merchandise from sunglasses to laptops - and now it's taking on Disneyland with the prancing horse's very own theme park. The doors will open in 2009 in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates, and CAR Online has obtained the architect's drawings revealing the plans for the first time.A large slice of desert on the island of Yas will be reclaimed to host the development, which will include 24 attractions, including a 70-metre high G-Force Tower and what's claimed to be the world's first F1-branded twin rollercoaster ride, allowing races between carriages.Budding Schumachers can try their hand at go-karting and dune buggy racing - and there are bound to be plenty of opportunities to snaffle up Ferrari-branded goodies, too. The plans by Benoy Architects even reveal plans for the Ferrari F1 pitlane experience"
A Ferrari theme park? This sounds rather naff...
We've already seen Ferrari's licensing skills produce a range of merchandise from sunglasses to laptops - and now it's taking on Disneyland with the prancing horse's very own theme park. The doors will open in 2009 in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates, and CAR Online has obtained the architect's drawings revealing the plans for the first time.A large slice of desert on the island of Yas will be reclaimed to host the development, which will include 24 attractions, including a 70-metre high G-Force Tower and what's claimed to be the world's first F1-branded twin rollercoaster ride, allowing races between carriages.Budding Schumachers can try their hand at go-karting and dune buggy racing - and there are bound to be plenty of opportunities to snaffle up Ferrari-branded goodies, too. The plans by Benoy Architects even reveal plans for the Ferrari F1 pitlane experience"
More Info Here :
Meningitis @ Dubai
The Ministry of Health has issued a warning against meningitis after four children in Dubai contracted the disease. The youngsters, aged between five and seven-years-old, are currently being treated at the Al Baraha Hospital. The children all live in the same building in Deira, said health officials. Read article
Places of Worship
Islam is the official religion in the UAE. Around 16 per cent of the local population is Shi'a Muslim and the remainder Sunni Muslims. While Dubai is the most multicultural and therefore most tolerant of the emirates and other religions are respected, it is still a Muslim state.The faithful congregate five times a day to pray and you will hear the call to prayer being sung from local mosques all over Dubai.Tourists need to be extra sensitive if they are visiting during Ramadan, the ninth month of the Muslim calendar, when Muslims fast during daylight hours to fulfil the fourth pillar of Islam. Ramadan last approximately one month but the time of year varies each year as it is determined by the lunar calendar (the dates move forward by approximately 11 days each year).Owing to its relative tolerance, Dubai has a variety of Chritian churches and Hindu temples, listed below.
The Arabic Evangelical ChurchPO Box 9316DubaiUnited Arab EmiratesTel +971 4 344 2509
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsPO Box 53770DubaiUnited Arab EmiratesTel +971 4 395 3883
CSI – Parish ChurchPO Box 6365DubaiUnited Arab EmiratesTel +971 4 337 2111
Emirates Baptist Church InternationalPO Box 53810DubaiUnited Arab EmiratesTel +971 4 349 1596
Holy Trinity C of E Church PO Box 7415DubaiUnited Arab EmiratesTel +971 4 337 0247
International Christian Church of Dubai PO Box 8684DubaiUnited Arab EmiratesTel +971 4 344 0828
Marthoma Syrian Church Of Malabar (Dubai Parish)PO Box 2591Jebel Ali FZDubaiUnited Arab EmiratesTel +971 4 884 5233
New Covenant Church PO Box 48732DubaiUnited Arab EmiratesTel +971 4 335 1597/8
Saint Francis of Assisi RC ChurchPO Box 51200Jebel AliDubaiUnited Arab EmiratesTel +971 4 884 5104
Saint Mary's RC Church PO Box 51200DubaiUnited Arab EmiratesTel +971 4 337 0087
United Christian Church of Dubai PO Box 8684DubaiUnited Arab EmiratesTel +971 4 344 2509
Other Emirates
Abu Dhabi Arabic Evangelical ChurchPO Box 4006Abu DhabiUnited Arab EmiratesTel +971 4 2 443 4350
Evangelical Community ChurchPO Box: 4006Abu DhabiTel +971 4 2 446 4563
Indian Evangelical ChurchPO Box 15497Abu DhabiUnited Arab EmiratesTel +971 4 2 446 3043
Saint George’s Orthodox ChurchPO Box 883Abu DhabiUnited Arab EmiratesTel +971 4 2 446 4564
Saint Joseph’s Catholic ChurchPO Box 54Abu DhabiUnited Arab EmiratesTel +971 4 2 446 1929
Saint Andrew’s Episcopal ChurchPO Box 262Abu DhabiUnited Arab EmiratesTel +971 4 2 446 1631
Al Ain The Arabic Evangelical ChurchPO Box 15497Al AinUnited Arab Emirates
Tel +971 4 3 722 3337
Sharjah
Filipino International Christian ChurchPO Box 9115SharjahUnited Arab EmiratesTel +971 4 6 538 6339
The Marthoma ChurchPO Box 2106SharjahUnited Arab EmiratesTel +971 4 6 567 4876
St Gregorious Orthodox ChurchPO Box 2229SharjahUnited Arab EmiratesTel +971 4 6 566 9622
St Mary's Syrian ChurchPO Box 26832SharjahUnited Arab EmiratesTel +971 46 566 3384St Michael's Catholic ChurchPO Box 1745SharjahUnited Arab EmiratesTel +971 4 6 566 2049
Free Zones
These vast designated business districts, housing around 2,500 companies, offer huge incentives like 100 per cent ownership for foreign businesses, no import duty or corporate tax, and leasehold land ownership.
Dubai Airport Free Zone AuthorityTel +971 4 202 7000www.dafza.gov.ae
Dubai Internet City (DIC)Tel +971 4 391 1111www.dubaiinternetcity.com
Dubai Media City (DMC)Tel +971 4 391 4555www.dubaimediacity.com
Jebel Ali Free Zone AuthorityTel +971 4 881 5000www.jafza.co.ae
Dubai Car Rental
Car Rental
Most major hire companies have offices at the airport (12 companies listed below have 24-hour outlets there) and at hotels.Before renting a car, check the smallprint, especially the clause relating to insurance cover in the event of an accident, as this can vary considerably from company to company.Drivers must be aged over 21 to hire a small car, or 25 for a medium (two-litre) or larger 4x4 vehicle. You’ll need your national driving licence (an International Driving Permit is recommended, although it is not legally required). You’ll also need your passport and one of the major credit cards.Prices range from Dhs77 per day for a small manual car, to Dhs1,000 for something like a Lexus LS430. Motorbikes are not available for hire in Dubai.
AutoleaseTel +971 4 224 4900www.autolease.com
AVISTel +971 4 295 7121www.avisuae.com
BudgetTel +971 4 224 5192www.budget.com
CarsTel +971 4 224 5524
Diamond Lease Tel +971 4 220 0325
EuropeTel +971 4 224 5240
HertzTel +971 4 224 5222www.hertz.com
Fast Rent a CarTel +971 4 224 5040
PatriotTel +971 4 224 4244
ThriftyTel +971 4 224 5404www.thrifty.com
United Car Rentals Tel +971 4 224 4666
Fuel stationsAt the time of writing, the cost of petrol was Dhs4.75 a gallon; so you should expect to pay less than Dhs60 to fill your tank. There are 24-hour petrol stations on all major highways. Most petrol stations also have convenience stores selling snacks and drinks.
ParkingMany areas in the city centre have introduced paid parking in a bid to reduce congestion. Prices are reasonable (Dhs1 or Dhs2 for a one-hour stay, depending on location), but this hasn’t made it easier to secure a parking space. Paid parking areas are operational at peak times (generally from 8am to noon and 4pm to 9pm), and it’s free to park there outside of these hours and on Fridays or public holidays.If you park illegally or go over your time limit, the penalty charge is Dhs150, increasing to Dhs165 if you don’t pay within 14 days. Generally your car hire company will pay them for you and charge them to you at the end of your lease.Particular black spots include the warren of streets in ‘old’ Bur Dubai, the stretch of Sheikh Zayed Road between the Crowne Plaza and Shangri La hotels and most of Deira.Parking in shopping malls is free, but if you visit any of them on a Thursday or Friday evening expect huge queues and delays, particularly at the City Centre mall.Most hotels have extensive parking facilities for visitors, including valet services.
Road signs Road signs are in both English and Arabic, which makes matters easier for the Western visitor, but the sheer scale of the American-style highway system (up to five lanes on either side at some points) means you have to stay alert, especially at the junctions on Sheikh Zayed Road that have multiple exits.
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